Central Asia: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian linoleum market expanded notably to $X in 2021, surging by 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by 9.1%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Linoleum Production in Central Asia

In value terms, linoleum production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Linoleum Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of linoleum decreased by -52.1% to X square meters, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 10,621% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum exports declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 2,643%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X square meters) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2021.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the linoleum exports, with a CAGR of -29.1% from 2012 to 2021. Uzbekistan (+98 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) also remains the largest linoleum supplier in Central Asia.

In Uzbekistan, linoleum exports declined by an average annual rate of -27.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 52%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Uzbekistan.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to +2.0% per year.

Linoleum Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of linoleum decreased by -25.7% to X square meters for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X square meters in 2020, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, linoleum imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X square meters) represented the key importer of linoleum, mixing up 58% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X square meters) held a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (14%) and Tajikistan (9%). Turkmenistan (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of -2.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Tajikistan (+28.1%) and Uzbekistan (+19.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +28.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-1.1%) and Turkmenistan (-16.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+15 p.p.) and Tajikistan (+8.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan saw its share reduced by -10.4% and -12% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported linoleum in Central Asia, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tajikistan ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 12% share.

In Kazakhstan, linoleum imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tajikistan (+20.3% per year) and Uzbekistan (+26.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per square meter), while Turkmenistan ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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